{"693780":{"#nid":"693780","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Joins High Museum of Art\u2019s Academic Affiliate Program","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology has become the newest member of the High Museum of Art\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/high.org\/academic-affiliates\/\u0022\u003EAcademic Affiliate program\u003C\/a\u003E, which over the past decade has redefined a new role for museums and their resources. The program provides access and exclusive benefits for Georgia Tech\u2019s students, faculty, and staff, allowing deepened connections between the Institute and the High\u2019s collections, programs and scholarship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe High is committed to being a place where diverse perspectives and voices come together to exchange ideas, foster growth, encourage creativity and help build a better future \u2014 a mission that aligns so closely with the goals of a stellar university like Georgia Tech,\u201d said the High\u2019s Director Rand Suffolk. \u201cWe\u2019ve enjoyed wonderful relationships with their faculty and students for research and resource sharing, including our current \u003Cem\u003EPaper Trees\u003C\/em\u003E exhibition and a visitor experience study, but this program takes our collaboration to a whole new level. We\u2019re thrilled to bring them on board for our centennial year and look forward to our work together for years to come.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe arts are an essential part of the Georgia Tech experience, bringing new perspectives to how we learn, create and collaborate,\u201d said Jason Freeman, associate vice provost for the arts at Georgia Tech. \u201cOur collaboration with the High Museum of Art expands access to world-class arts experiences for our entire campus community while creating new opportunities to connect the museum\u2019s collections and expertise with teaching, research and creative practice across disciplines. It\u2019s another way we\u2019re building stronger connections between the arts and the work happening across Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Academic Affiliate program provides benefits for Georgia Tech\u2019s students, faculty, and staff, including:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e0ec4e0e10d6e240c04ad70b9ba9c8f9e\u0022\u003EFree general, walk-up admission during daytime hours.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e89bad90e78dd974f8afdab3016ea2453\u0022\u003EFree admission to select public conversations.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e56e733ea62dcf02d0af646380810addb\u0022\u003EDiscounted memberships.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e2e642400a64f8e42475a52941937c9e5\u0022\u003EOpportunity for student art exhibition in the High\u2019s Greene Family Education Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e0872c01deab71a6221e5d3ac5ddbfadf\u0022\u003EExclusive access to exhibition planning resources and exhibition catalogues for classroom use.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e265b3fb0cbcdbe674376808b6da41380\u0022\u003EUp to four lectures or conversations led by High staff at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e50e006c746205cf758d11bc5e99870ef\u0022\u003EAccess to Hub @ the High, a dedicated meeting and event space for Academic Affiliate partners.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Affiliate program opens new pathways for personal and professional growth for Georgia Tech students,\u201d said Andrew Westover, the High\u2019s Eleanor McDonald Storza deputy director, learning and civic engagement. \u201cWe look forward to opening the museum doors even wider to Georgia Tech\u2019s students, staff and faculty for more opportunities to study and engage with our world-class collection and exhibitions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the Academic Affiliate program, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/high.org\/academic-affiliates\/\u0022\u003Ehigh.org\/academic-affiliates\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the High Museum of Art\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe High is Atlanta\u2019s art museum. For over a century we\u2019ve been a source of inspiration for the city and a model for how museums can connect with people. Home to a world-class collection, engaging exhibitions, and events for every age, background and interest, we champion the arts as an essential part of our community. Today, we\u2019re internationally recognized yet firmly rooted in Atlanta. We\u2019re located on Peachtree Street, where Harriet \u201cHattie\u201d High donated the land that would become the High\u2019s home. Our award-winning architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano houses a collection of over 20,000 works spanning centuries, continents and media. Throughout the year we curate exhibitions that recover overlooked histories, challenge conventions and expand the boundaries of art. Our events and ongoing series set us apart, offering our community new ways to connect with art. From lively events on Friday nights to programs specially designed for families, we ensure that art enthusiasts and newcomers alike have something to enjoy. Our aim is simple: bringing art and people together. For more information about the High, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.high.org\/\u0022\u003Ewww.high.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology has become the newest member of the High Museum of Art\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/high.org\/academic-affiliates\/\u0022\u003EAcademic Affiliate program\u003C\/a\u003E, which over the past decade has redefined a new role for museums and their resources. The program provides access and exclusive benefits for Georgia Tech\u2019s students, faculty and staff, allowing deepened connections between the institute and the High\u2019s collections, programs and scholarship.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Georgia Institute of Technology has become the newest member of the High Museum of Art\u2019s\u00a0Academic Affiliate program, which over the past decade has redefined a new role for museums and their resources."}],"uid":"36758","created_gmt":"2026-11-04 18:05:28","changed_gmt":"2026-11-05 15:56:41","author":"LaKenya Norris","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-11-04T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-11-04T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"681669":{"id":"681669","type":"image","title":"High Museum of Art. Photo by Allison Carter","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHigh Museum of Art. 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